Browning B-80 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28 Inch Vent-Rib Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, 1981 Production
This Browning B-80 is a 12 gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun from 1981, built on the licensed Beretta 300-series system. It features a 28 inch steel, vent-rib barrel with a fixed Modified (M) choke and a standard 2 3/4 inch chamber. Classic Browning touches include gloss-finished walnut furniture with cut checkering and a gold-colored trigger, paired with a black-anodized aluminum receiver, a polished blued steel barrel, and a bright, in-the-white magazine tube.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock and forend show scattered scuffs, scratches, and small dings. The blued steel surfaces appear very good overall with strong finish and minimal handling marks.
What’s Included
- Browning B-80 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The B-80 uses the proven, licensed Beretta 300-series gas system, known for smooth cycling and reliable operation. The barrel legend reads "PATENT – PB – ITALY – 3420140," reflecting its Beretta design lineage. A two-letter "PZ" Browning date code is present on the serial, confirming 1981 manufacture.
The 28 inch steel barrel is topped with a vent rib and bead sights, providing a clean, easy sight picture. It is configured with a fixed Modified (M) choke, denoted by the double-asterisk (**) stamp, making it a versatile setup for many field and clay applications.
This example is the standard 2 3/4 inch chamber variant rather than the 3 inch Magnum configuration. It uses a cross-bolt safety with a red indicator ring and a gold-colored trigger, maintaining the model’s classic control layout and visual details.
The furniture is gloss-finished walnut with a pistol-grip stock, cut checkering, and a Browning-marked buttplate/pad featuring a basket-weave texture. The forend is walnut to match, and the receiver is aluminum alloy with a black anodized finish; the barrel is polished blued steel and the magazine tube is bright, in-the-white.